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Barcela Family History

Barcela Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Barcelo, Barela, Barcena, Barca, Bartel, Varela, Barcia, Barcelona

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Where is the Barcela family from?

You can see how Barcela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barcela family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Barcela family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Barcela's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Barcela families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barcela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Barcela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barcela census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 53 immigration records available for the last name Barcela. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Barcela. For the veterans among your Barcela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barcela lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Barcela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Barcela in 1972 was 68, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barcela ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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